Troubleshooting Kindle paperwhite links in google aren't working

Half Baked · 08-26-2020, 04:15 AM

When I click links after doing a google search in the experimental browser on my Kindle paperwhite (version 5.12.4), the pages don't load. I see the loading bar, but the url doesn't change and the page stays on google.

I can access bookmarks without a problem, it's just when I try to open webpages in google.

Deskisamess · 08-26-2020, 09:10 AM

Most web pages are too complex for that browser. It's unchanged since 2009 or so. Security issues are also at play for most sites. It's never been meant to be used for at large browsing.

I'm assuming it's still useful for those WiFi networks you need to sign on to, such as at a hotel, it it's been a long time since I've needed to do that.

There was a thread here at Mobile Read not too long ago about recent changes at Google that may be part of what you're seeing.

Half Baked · 08-26-2020, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

There was a thread here at Mobile Read not too long ago about recent changes at Google that may be part of what you're seeing.

Do you have a link to this thread?

Deskisamess · 08-27-2020, 08:04 AM

Here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=332063

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08-26-2020, 04:15 AM	#1
Half Baked Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Kindle paperwhite links in google aren't working When I click links after doing a google search in the experimental browser on my Kindle paperwhite (version 5.12.4), the pages don't load. I see the loading bar, but the url doesn't change and the page stays on google. I can access bookmarks without a problem, it's just when I try to open webpages in google.

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08-26-2020, 09:10 AM	#2
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,742 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	Most web pages are too complex for that browser. It's unchanged since 2009 or so. Security issues are also at play for most sites. It's never been meant to be used for at large browsing. I'm assuming it's still useful for those WiFi networks you need to sign on to, such as at a hotel, it it's been a long time since I've needed to do that. There was a thread here at Mobile Read not too long ago about recent changes at Google that may be part of what you're seeing.

08-27-2020, 08:04 AM	#4
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,742 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	Here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=332063 .

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